After helping to animate the Hayao Miyazaki classic, veteran Studio Ghibli producer says Anno wants to make it without animation.
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Godzilla the Ride: Great Kaiju Decisive Dominance Battle promises to “change the way you look at humanity, and Godzilla.”
Pixar’s hit franchise serves as the inspiration for a new class of Tokyo Disney Resort accommodations.
Howl’s Moving Castle has a prequel? Why does Ghibli food look so good? Is Hayao Miyazaki a mummy’s boy? Toshio Suzuki spills all the tea.
Naoko Ken was the Japanese-dub voice actress for this classic antagonist, and she shows she can look the part too.
You’ll be able to watch the biggest anime movie of all time at home, and with English subtitles, very soon.
Our Eva fan grew up with a dad like the one Shinji is stuck with, so how does he feel after watching Evangelion: 3.0+1.0 Thrice Upon a Time?
Are congratulations in order as creator Hideaki Anno’s masterpiece anime franchise reaches the end of its 26-year journey?
Extended Evangelion: 3.0+1.0 Thrice Upon a Time preview will include never-before seen footage from the franchise finale.
”Hybrid” project looks to be following in the footsteps of Detective Pikachu and Sonic the Hedgehog.
Hayao Miyazaki gives blessing after meeting with Caird to project that’s been in development for four years.
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